KISS to perform in the Charter Amphitheatre

KISS

KISS will perform Aug. 13 at the Charter Amphitheatre in Simpsonville, marking the only date in the Carolinas for its “Monster Tour 2013.”

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Published: Friday, April 26, 2013 at 6:13 p.m.

Last Modified: Friday, April 26, 2013 at 6:13 p.m.

One of the most influential rock ‘n' roll bands of all-time is coming to an Upstate venue it has never played.

KISS will perform Aug. 13 at the Charter Amphitheatre in Simpsonville, marking the only date in the Carolinas for its “Monster Tour 2013.”

Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. May 3 at www.ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000, and at the Charter Amphitheatre ticket office from 10 a.m. to noon.

Led by founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, KISS is an international merchandising machine known as much for its superhero-like image as for its music.

Originally formed in New York in 1973, the group is responsible for such rock ‘n' roll anthems as “Rock and Roll All Nite,” “Detroit Rock City” and “Shout It Out Loud.” Last October, KISS released its 20th studio album, “Monster.”

Along with Simmons on bass and Stanley on guitar, the band's current lineup features longtime members Tommy Thayer on guitar and Eric Singer on drums.

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